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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794). Artist: Muller (Muller), Charles Louis Lucien (1815-1892)
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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794). Artist: Muller (Muller), Charles Louis Lucien (1815-1892)
The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles
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The Call for the Last Victims of the Terror, 7-9 Thermidor, Year 2 (25-27 July 1794)
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is a powerful and haunting depiction of a pivotal moment in history. Painted by Charles Louis Lucien Muller, this oil on canvas artwork captures the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty during the French Revolution. The scene portrays the National Assembly during its final days as it becomes engulfed in political terror. The Girondins and Jacobins, two opposing factions within the revolutionaries, are locked in a deadly struggle for power. The bloody regime established by Maximilien Robespierre is nearing its end as calls for justice echo through the halls. Intriguingly composed with meticulous attention to detail, Muller's painting showcases both historical accuracy and artistic finesse. The guillotine stands ominously in the background while figures representing various political ideologies engage in heated debates. Faces filled with anguish and despair reflect the impending doom that awaits them. This artwork serves as a reminder of how revolutions can spiral out of control, leading to violence and chaos. It highlights themes such as counter-revolutionary sentiments, death penalty controversies, and France's turbulent past. Displayed at Musee de l'Histoire de France at Chateau de Versailles, this historical masterpiece invites viewers to contemplate not only France's revolutionary era but also broader questions about power struggles throughout history. Through Muller's skillful brushwork and evocative imagery, "The Call for the Last
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